Tag: Independence Day

Amid this patriotic fervour, here is a quick recap of some of the interesting records that were set in the last couple of years.

From the tireless efforts of the freedom fighters who fought for the nation's sovereignty to the generations that followed, India's journey has been one of unwavering dedication to the well-being and progress of the nation.

In her address to the nation on the eve of 77th Independence Day, the President said each Indian has many identities but apart from caste, creed, language, region, family and profession, "there is one identity" that is above all as the "citizen of India".

A total of 1,800 special guests from various walks of life, ranging from Sarpanches, teachers, farmers, and fishermen, have been invited to participate in the Independence Day celebrations.

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, four police officers have been nominated for Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), while two others have been conferred President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. Similarly, 11 officers from Odisha were awarded Medals for Meritorious Service.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, MP Aparajita Sarangi, district unit president Babu Singh and other party workers took part in the Tiranga Yatra organised by the Bhubaneswar Organisational district of the party.  

In a tweet in Hindi, the Prime Minister said: "Partition Remembrance Day is an occasion to reverently remember those Indians whose lives were sacrificed in the partition of the country.

Ahead of Independence Day, Rayees Mattoo, the brother of a Hizbul terrorist Javid Mattoo was seen hoisting the National Flag at his residence in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore.

Police sources said 60 teams comprising 400 constables and other senior officers of the Commissionerate Police carried out the special drive ahead of the Independence Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar.

Music and poetry have been a crucial part of India's freedom struggle against the British who ruled the nation for over 200 years.

Since independence, the Indian Armed Forces and the overall military have evolved and developed in a big way.

India has indeed experienced some path-breaking moments in almost all the fields and the last few years have been exceptionally good for Indian sports.

Since independence, India has managed to make some breakthrough progress in technology and science.

As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day this 15th August, here’s a short overview of some of the topmost events/achievements of the country that helped it reach where it is today.

Swathanthran is not at all a strange name, however, each time his two children or his wife when asked about his name, people are startled to know, why he was named like that.